Science Teacher

Posted 12 April by Tradewind Recruitment

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Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a qualified teacher of science looking for a new role from April 2024 in Manchester?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a talented science teacher to join a successful secondary academy in Trafford.

This is a full-time supply teaching role cover a sickness absence from April 2024 to July 2024.

The Role

Teacher of Science

Five days a week

Delivery of biology, chemistry, and physics with a focus on innovative practical lessons

Positive confident classroom management skills with a focus on Assessment for Learning.

Innovative teacher able to adapt lessons to the changing needs of students

The timetable is largely key stage 3 but the school are able to include year 10 and year 11 classes for specific sciences depending on the successful applicants' skills.

The academy are interested in hearing from Early Career teachers and experienced QTS teachers and FE qualified teachers with recent experience of teaching Science to students aged 11 to 16 .

The School

Oversubscribed secondary academy for girls.

Ofsted Good July 2018

"Students' behaviour is good. They are polite, friendly, and respectful towards adults and each other. Students are fiercely proud of their school. Attitudes to learning are good and students work hard. They come well prepared for lessons, enjoy taking part, and offer their opinions willingly."

Ofsted Outstanding senior leadership team

Very supportive environment for trainee teachers and early career teachers.

Easily accessible on public transport route or by car.

To join us and be successful in this Science Teacher role, you will need to:

  • Hold QTS Status or QTLS or equivalent Further education qualifications such as PGCE14+ or Certificate of Education
  • This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
  • Provide a CV with full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
  • Have the legal right to work full time in the UK with no restrictions

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent

Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our new partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.

A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement

A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability

Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.

Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants.

To be considered for this Science teacher position, or to hear more about other roles for this academic year call the Manchester office on , or email

Required skills

  • science teacher
  • physics teacher
  • chemistry teacher
  • biology teacher
  • science lecturer
  • Teacher of Science
  • PGCE Secondary Science

Application questions

Do you have QTS / QTLS/ ECT status Qualified teacher status ?
Do you have full right to work in the UK ? the school cannot offer sponsorship.?
Do you have experience in the last 3 years of teaching Science to GCSE?
Are Tradewind able to obtain detailed references to account for your science teaching experience?

Reference: 52227264

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